Unemployment Insurance Overview

Unemployment Insurance (UI) is a joint state and federal program that provides economic stability to Utah’s workforce. Contributions are collected from Utah employers through the state unemployment program to exclusively pay benefits to unemployed workers.

Through the program, individuals who are unemployed through no fault of their own may receive temporary cash benefits to help bridge the gap between jobs. In addition, the insurance keeps money circulating in the economy during a downturn, keeps workers out of poverty and lessens the pressure on other state social services programs.

HOW WE HELP EMPLOYERS

Register employers and monitor compliance
Determine if employer accounts are subject to unemployment contributions
Collect employer contributions and overpayments for unemployment benefits
Post jobs and report new hires online
Identify worker misclassification

We help employers claim a tax credit of up to 90% on their federal unemployment tax when they file their state unemployment tax on time.

HOW WE HELP CLAIMANTS

File claims and collect information
Determine eligibility for benefit
Assess liability for employers
Monitor compliance
Facilitate re-employment
Identify worker misclassification

Utahns draw unemployment benefits nearly three weeks less than the national average. Our program integrity and re-employment efforts help reduce the duration of benefits.